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CONAP DS-1831A
- 15% Red Pigment Concentrate
- Epoxy and Polyurethane System Compatibility
- Filled and Unfilled Formulation Guidance
Product Description
CONAP DS-1831A is a red color concentrate containing 15% pigment for compatible epoxy and polyurethane formulations used in electrical potting, casting, and encapsulation. Addition guidance varies for filled and unfilled resin systems and according to whether the concentrate is added to the base resin, curative, or total mixture. Documented applications include electrical potting, electrical casting, and electrical encapsulation. Keep the host formulation and point of addition together when selecting the applicable addition range.
Key features
- Color control: 15% red pigment concentrate.
- Material system: Epoxy and polyurethane system compatibility.
- Key characteristic: Filled and unfilled formulation guidance.
Applications
- Electrical potting
- Electrical casting
- Electrical encapsulation
Technical Specifications
| General Properties | |
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Color
Color
The color |
Red |
Additional Information
Fine and specialty chemicals
CONAP DS-1831A red color concentrate
CONAP DS-1831A is the red grade within the CONAP DS-1830 Series of color concentrates for epoxy and polyurethane systems. It contains 15% pigment and is used to modify the color of compatible resin systems used for electrical potting, casting, and encapsulation.
The DS-1830 Series combines high compatibility with most epoxy and urethane systems with heat-stable pigments and improved heat and light resistance. DS-1831A may be incorporated into the appropriate resin component or into the total mixed system using the recommended addition ranges for filled and unfilled formulations.
Features and benefits
Color modification for epoxy and polyurethane formulations
Broad resin compatibility
The DS-1830 Series is highly compatible with most epoxy and urethane systems.
Heat-stable pigments
Heat-stable pigments support use in resin-system processing where color stability under heat is important.
Heat and light resistance
The series provides improved heat and light resistance for color modification of compatible formulations.
Product properties
DS-1831A identity and formulation role
DS-1831A is the 15% pigment red color concentrate within the CONAP DS-1830 Series.
| Property | State or scope | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Product identity | CONAP DS-1831A |
| Series | Product identity | CONAP DS-1830 Series |
| Color | As supplied | Red |
| Pigment concentration | As supplied | 15% |
| Compatible resin systems | Formulation scope | Epoxy and polyurethane systems |
| Primary application area | Application | Modification of resin systems used in electrical potting, casting, and encapsulation |
Product selector
CONAP DS-1830 Series selector guide
Select the DS-1830 Series grade according to the required color and pigment concentration. DS-1831A is the red, 15% pigment grade shown on this page.
| Product | Color | Pigment concentration | Selection position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONAP DS-1831A | Red | 15% | Current product |
| CONAP DS-1832 | Black | 18% | Black color concentrate |
| CONAP DS-1832 AP | Black | 18% | Black color concentrate |
| CONAP DS-1833 | Blue | 50% | Blue color concentrate |
| CONAP DS-1836 | White | 40% | White color concentrate |
Pigment concentration varies by grade. The amount of concentrate required in a formulation can also vary by color.
Formulation guidance
Choose the addition route for the resin system
The point of addition depends on whether the host formulation is an epoxy or polyurethane system. Mix the concentrate until all striations have disappeared and the material is homogeneous.
Epoxy systems
Mix the color concentrate with the epoxy Resin, Part A, or with the total mixed system.
Polyurethane systems
Mix the color concentrate with the polyurethane Curative, Part B, or with the total mixed system.
| Host-system configuration | Suggested concentrate addition | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Unfilled systems | 3 to 5 parts by weight | Per 100 parts by weight of base epoxy Resin or urethane Curative |
| Unfilled systems, total mixture basis | 2% to 4% by weight | Of the total mixed system |
| Filled systems | 2 to 3 parts by weight | Per 100 parts by weight of base epoxy Resin or urethane Curative |
Adjustment guidance: The actual amount of color concentrate varies with the color used. Darker colors may require lower addition levels, while lighter colors may require higher amounts. Addition above the recommended levels may adversely affect the final properties of the cured epoxy or polyurethane system.
Application methods
Bench mixing for potting and casting formulations
Hand-mix bench processing
Suitable for hand-mix bench potting and casting operations.
Mechanical-mix bench processing
Suitable for mechanical-mix bench potting and casting operations.
Applications
Color modification for electrical protection materials
DS-1831A is used to modify compatible epoxy and polyurethane resin systems used in electrical potting, casting, and encapsulation.
Electrical potting
Adds red coloration to compatible resin systems used for electrical potting.
Electrical casting
Adds red coloration to compatible resin systems used for electrical casting.
Electrical encapsulation
Adds red coloration to compatible resin systems used for electrical encapsulation.
Regulatory information
RoHS compliance across the listed DS-1830 Series grades
CONAP DS-1831A, DS-1832, DS-1832 AP, DS-1833, and DS-1836 comply with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011, RoHS 2.0, as amended 31 March 2015.
| Products | Compliance |
|---|---|
| DS-1831A, DS-1832, DS-1832 AP, DS-1833, DS-1836 | RoHS 2.0, Directive 2011/65/EU as amended 31 March 2015 |
Storage and handling
Protect the concentrate from moisture and excessive temperature
Storage conditions
Store below 25°C / 77°F in a dry, controlled environment away from direct sunlight.
Shelf life
Shelf life is 12 months from the date of shipment when stored under the recommended conditions in the original sealed container.
Opened containers
The product is sensitive to moisture and atmospheric humidity. Once opened, use immediately or blanket the container with dry air or nitrogen before resealing.
Before use
Mix the product thoroughly before use.
Storage outside the recommended conditions may lead to deterioration in product performance.
Select the appropriate CONAP DS-1830 Series color concentrate
Krayden can help evaluate the appropriate DS-1830 Series grade and addition approach for the target epoxy or polyurethane formulation. Share the required color, resin chemistry, filled or unfilled formulation, batch size, mixing method, and potting, casting, or encapsulation process.